Swinging, singing, playing, new hits by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Swinging, singing, playing, new hits by Count Basie & His Orchestra
The musician William "Count" Basie led his highly successful and iconic jazz orchestra from 1935 until his death in 1984. Like every musical group at the time, get their big break in radio and, after extensive work became an obligatory reference in jazz and blues.
Swinging, singing, playing is a window to the past that leads to the boom era of jazz in America. Then, there were great musicians and groups that enriched the genre, surpassing even the racial barriers of the time.
This disc contains 11 of the best tracks that were heard throughout the record 25 productions of his career artist. The topics aremostly composed by the trombonist Dennis Wilson, including classics like Dark Morning and Naomi's blues.